“Having grown up in America, it’s hard for me to estimate how strong the pull of football (soccer to us Americans) is throughout the rest of the world. While in London for the first time, I made it a point to take in an Arsenal match. While the match was enjoyable, the fans were what really made the experience. And no matter which side the fans root for, everyone roots against the ref — the loneliest man in London.” - × × ×